A court in Torrevieja has authorised the provisional release of Jonathan Alan S., who is accused of killing Northern Irish visitor John Hardy in Rojales. The judge has set bail at 100,000 euros, although it had not been paid at the time of the ruling. Hardy, aged 37, was found dead beneath a lemon tree in January, a year after his disappearance triggered a large search in the Vega Baja area. Jonathan Alan S. was arrested in Portugal in March […]

A Dutch woman in her fifties has been arrested in Torrevieja after a series of knife attacks on Tuesday evening. Police say she first entered a bar in the Rocío del Mar area, where she shouted while holding two kitchen knives and threatened a customer for her mobile phone. Witnesses reported that she then left the premises carrying two knives and the stolen phone, which was later recovered. The woman then walked towards a nearby restaurant zone, around 350 metres […]

Police in Los Alcázares have detained a man accused of exploiting irregular migrant workers at a clandestine vehicle repair workshop in the Murcia region. The arrest followed an investigation into labour exploitation linked to human trafficking. Officers uncovered the workshop inside a derelict farmhouse, where several foreign nationals were allegedly employed without legal status. According to the National Police, the workers endured long shifts without contracts, registration with Social Security, or legal protections. Investigators say they were paid around 10 […]

A 24-year-old man has died after being struck by a vehicle on the AP-7 as it passes through Dénia in Alicante. According to regional health officials, the incident occurred on Wednesday shortly after 13:00, when the man had just stepped out of a car on the roadside. The Centre for Information and Coordination of Emergencies received the alert and immediately dispatched medical staff to the scene. A SAMU emergency unit responded, but the medical team could only confirm the young […]

Torrevieja has hosted the ‘Fiestas con Eco’ initiative during its Patron Saint Festivities, as part of a campaign by Ecovidrio to increase awareness of proper glass recycling. Environmental educators visited the main celebration areas to encourage both residents and visitors to use the glass‑only containers placed around the town. The campaign aimed to boost responsible waste disposal during a period known for increased glass consumption. Data collected from the initiative show that Torrevieja recycled 3,153,867 kilograms of glass during the […]

Torrevieja has announced a wide-ranging Christmas programme for the 2025 festive season, with more than 40 activities planned across the town and in La Mata. Councillor for Fiestas, Commerce, Hospitality and Tourism, Rosario Martínez Chazarra, said the programme has been designed for all audiences and aims to support local businesses while boosting tourism outside the peak months. The events begin on 11 December with the decoration of shopfronts and the distribution of poinsettias to local businesses. The council will also […]

Torrevieja’s council has finally approved five contracts to design key flood‑protection projects which were first proposed four years ago under the Vega Baja Renhace plan. The initiative was created after the devastating 2019 storms, but Torrevieja is only now beginning to progress its share of the programme. Many neighbouring municipalities have already completed similar works. The design contracts total 481,870 euros and cover improvements in Los Balcones, the Rambla Juan Mateo, Las Torretas, El Limonar and Avenida Roentgen. They include […]

Pilar de la Horadada has officially begun its Christmas season with the switch‑on of its festive lights and the unveiling of the Municipal Nativity Scene. The Festivals Department has prepared a packed schedule of family‑friendly events running from December through to Three Kings Day on 5 January. Organisers say the aim is to offer a warm community atmosphere for residents and visitors throughout the holidays. A key addition this year is “Pilar de la Horadada Magical: Light and Fantasy”, which […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested a couple in Torrevieja who had spent several years evading the authorities. Investigators say the pair were wanted under 62 active court orders and are suspected of running a nationwide network of fraudulent rental adverts and identity theft. The operation, named Avilator 25, began when officers noticed a spike in rental scam reports in the town earlier this year. According to the Guardia Civil, the suspects replied to online posts from people searching for homes […]